by our College Data Analytics Team
[Multicultural & Diversity Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/multicultural-diversity-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 143 schools to find the best return on investment for multicultural & diversity studies students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in multicultural & diversity studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in multicultural & diversity studies, no school beat Brigham Young University Hawaii this year. Located in the town of Laie, Brigham Young University Hawaii is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,630. Soon after graduation, multicultural & diversity studies degree recipients from Brigham Young University Hawaii generally make around $41,461. The acceptance rate is 47%.
A rank of #2 makes Biola University one of the best values for multicultural & diversity studies. Biola University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of La Mirada. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $48,984. Students borrow a median of $24,500 to complete the multicultural & diversity studies program here. Multicultural & Diversity Studies graduates of Biola University earn a median of $25,750 early in their careers. Set against $24,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Biola University admits about 74% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Macalester College earned it the #3 place for multicultural & diversity studies. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Macalester College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $68,104. Multicultural & Diversity Studies graduates carry a median of $22,147 in student loans. Multicultural & Diversity Studies graduates of Macalester College earn a median of $42,517 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,147 median debt. The acceptance rate is 28%.
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This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 143 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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